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{{Short description|Town in Herkimer County, New York, US}}
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'''Schuyler''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Herkimer County, New York|Herkimer County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 3,420 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3604365695| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Schuyler town, Herkimer County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref> The town is in the western part of Herkimer County and is east of [[Utica, New York|Utica]].
'''Schuyler''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Herkimer County, New York]], United States. The population was 3,420 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3604365695| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Schuyler town, Herkimer County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=November 30, 2017| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213154451/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3604365695| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> The town is in the western part of Herkimer County and is east of [[Utica, New York|Utica]].


== History ==
== History ==

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The area was first settled around 1765. The town of Schuyler was formed in 1792 from part of the town of [[Herkimer (town), New York|Herkimer]]. In 1797, part of Schuyler was taken to form the newer town of [[Trenton, New York|Trenton]]. Schuyler was further reduced in 1798 to form the town of [[Deerfield, New York|Deerfield]] ([[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]]) and in 1806 to form the town of [[Newport (town), New York|Newport]].
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The area was first settled ''circa'' 1765. The town of Schuyler was formed in 1792 from part of the town of [[Herkimer (town), New York|Herkimer]]. In 1797, part of Schuyler was taken to form the newer town of [[Trenton, New York|Trenton]]. Schuyler was further reduced in 1798 to form the town of [[Deerfield, New York|Deerfield]] ([[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]]) and in 1806 to form the town of [[Newport (town), New York|Newport]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Schuyler has a total area of {{convert|104.2|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|103.3|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.9|km2|order=flip|1}}, or 0.89%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Schuyler has a total area of {{convert|104.2|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|103.3|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.9|km2|order=flip|1}}, or 0.89%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


The west town line is the border of [[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]], and the south town line is marked by the [[Mohawk River]].
The western town line is the border of [[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]], and the southern town line is marked by the [[Mohawk River]].


The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 90]]) and the [[Erie Canal]] pass across the south part of the town, and the Schuyler Travel Plaza is on the westbound side of the Thruway within the town.
The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 90 in New York|Interstate 90]]) and the [[Erie Canal]] pass across the southern part of the town, and the Schuyler Travel Plaza is on the westbound side of the Thruway within the town.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,385 people, 1,418 households, and 937 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 85.0 people per square mile (32.8/km²). There were 1,541 housing units at an average density of 38.7 per square mile (14.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.15% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.86% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.62% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,385 people, 1,418 households, and 937 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|85.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,541 housing units at an average density of {{convert|38.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.15% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.86% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.62% of the population.


There were 1,418 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.
There were 1,418 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.


In the town, the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,078 versus $22,407 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,205. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,078 versus $22,407 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,205. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
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== Communities and locations in Schuyler, New York ==
== Communities and locations in Schuyler, New York ==
*'''Baker Corners''' &ndash; A hamlet north of West Schuyler
*'''Baker Corners''' &ndash; A hamlet north of West Schuyler
*'''Carey Corners''' &ndash; A location in the northeast corner of the town
*'''Carey Corners''' &ndash; A location in the northeastern corner of the town
*'''East Schuyler''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southeast part of the town
*'''East Schuyler''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town
*'''Johnson Corners''' &ndash; A location northwest of East Schuyler
*'''Johnson Corners''' &ndash; A location northwest of East Schuyler
*'''Minott Corners''' &ndash; A location near the east town line, north of Johnson Corners
*'''Minott Corners''' &ndash; A location near the eastern town line, north of Johnson Corners
*'''Sheaf Corners''' &ndash; A location northwest of Johnson Corners
*'''Sheaf Corners''' &ndash; A location northwest of Johnson Corners
*'''West Schuyler''' &ndash; A hamlet on Route 5 in the southwest corner of the town
*'''West Schuyler''' &ndash; A hamlet on Route 5 in the southwestern corner of the town
*'''Windfall''' &ndash; A location northeast of Baker Corners
*'''Windfall''' &ndash; A location northeast of Baker Corners


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://herkimercountyhistory.org/ Herkimer County Historical Society]
*[https://herkimercountyhistory.org/ Herkimer County Historical Society]
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There is also a Schuyler County, New York.
Schuyler, New York
Town
Location of Schuyler in Herkimer County
Location of Schuyler in Herkimer County
Schuyler is located in New York
Schuyler
Schuyler
Schuyler is located in the United States
Schuyler
Schuyler
Coordinates: 43°5′46″N 75°5′53″W / 43.09611°N 75.09806°W / 43.09611; -75.09806
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyHerkimer
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorAnthony J. Lucenti (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total
40.23 sq mi (104.20 km2)
 • Land39.87 sq mi (103.27 km2)
 • Water0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
3,420
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
3,352
 • Density84.06/sq mi (32.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
13340, 13350, 13416, 13431, 13502
Area code315
FIPS code36-043-65695
GNIS feature ID0979473
Websitetownofschuyler.com

Schuyler is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 3,420 at the 2010 census.[3] The town is in the western part of Herkimer County and is east of Utica.

History

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The area was first settled circa 1765. The town of Schuyler was formed in 1792 from part of the town of Herkimer. In 1797, part of Schuyler was taken to form the newer town of Trenton. Schuyler was further reduced in 1798 to form the town of Deerfield (Oneida County) and in 1806 to form the town of Newport.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Schuyler has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104.2 km2), of which 39.9 square miles (103.3 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2), or 0.89%, are water.[3]

The western town line is the border of Oneida County, and the southern town line is marked by the Mohawk River.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and the Erie Canal pass across the southern part of the town, and the Schuyler Travel Plaza is on the westbound side of the Thruway within the town.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,837—
18302,07412.9%
18401,798−13.3%
18501,696−5.7%
18601,7151.1%
18701,558−9.2%
18801,452−6.8%
18901,259−13.3%
19001,3658.4%
19101,227−10.1%
19201,007−17.9%
19301,14613.8%
19401,1762.6%
19501,169−0.6%
19601,89361.9%
19702,80848.3%
19802,8862.8%
19903,50821.6%
20003,385−3.5%
20103,4201.0%
2016 (est.)3,352[2]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,385 people, 1,418 households, and 937 families residing in the town. The population density was 85.0 inhabitants per square mile (32.8/km2). There were 1,541 housing units at an average density of 38.7 per square mile (14.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.50% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 1,418 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,078 versus $22,407 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,205. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Schuyler, New York

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  • Baker Corners – A hamlet north of West Schuyler
  • Carey Corners – A location in the northeastern corner of the town
  • East Schuyler – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town
  • Johnson Corners – A location northwest of East Schuyler
  • Minott Corners – A location near the eastern town line, north of Johnson Corners
  • Sheaf Corners – A location northwest of Johnson Corners
  • West Schuyler – A hamlet on Route 5 in the southwestern corner of the town
  • Windfall – A location northeast of Baker Corners

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Schuyler town, Herkimer County, New York". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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